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On December 26, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the second-in-the-nation Climate Change Superfund Act (S.2129-B/A.3351-B), following Vermont in making large fossil fuel companies pay to help New York recover from and prepare for the impacts of climate change. Under a theory of strict liability, the Act requires fossil fuel companies with the largest…
READ MORESive, Paget & Riesel is pleased to announce the promotion of Meg Holden to principal. “Meg is an excellent advocate who effectively and efficiently distills complex issues to their base components and then builds solutions that are practical and consistent with the clients’ objectives,” said SPR Principal Scott Furman. SPR Principal Elizabeth Knauer added, “I’m…
READ MORESPR congratulates the Port Authority of NY & NJ on securing federal approval from the Federal Transit Administration to begin its $10 billion replacement and renovation of the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Construction is set to begin early next year. The Firm is proud to have represented the Port Authority with respect to the environmental…
READ MOREOn Thursday, December 5th from 9:10 to 11:10 AM, SPR Associate Kevin Rogers will speak on a panel entitled, “Update on New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program/Part 375.” His presentation will provide a private practitioner’s perspective on the proposed updates to NYSDEC’s Part 375 regulations and CP-51 guidance. Kevin’s panel will be a part of the…
READ MORESive, Paget & Riesel has been recognized as a Tier 1 law firm both nationally and in New York City in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. The Firm was recognized as a National Tier 1 law firm in both Environmental Law and Land Use and Zoning Law, and National Tier 2 in Litigation…
READ MOREOn October 24, from 10:30-11:30 AM, SPR Associate Alexis Saba will speak on the “Decarbonizing NYC Offices: Opportunities & Strategies for Success” panel at the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) BuildingEnergy NYC Conference. Alexis and her fellow presenters will discuss how decarbonization of commercial tenant spaces helps drive compliance with building emissions standards such as…
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